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Dear colleagues
Welcome to the June 2022 Analysis and Research alert.
In this issue we feature the LGA’s National census of local authority councillors 2022, updates from LG Inform and LG Inform Plus and a range of current research from other organisations.
For the full version of these stories, and many others, please go to the LGA research bulletin.
Juliet Whitworth
Research and Information Manager |
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National census of local authority councillors 2022
The LGA has carried out the ninth census of local authority councillors in England. This census provides the most comprehensive, timely overview of local government representation and, with previous years’ data, how that has changed over time. The 2022 Census was conducted in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic and its effect on local communities, and recent prominent issues of personal safety.
New-look LG Inform
LG Inform now has a refreshed look. Following detailed user research over the last few months, a series of changes have been made to present data in a new way and highlight system functionality that was previously hidden. The new front page has a greater focus on the dashboard and the fact users can sign in to personalise it. The themed reports page now provides more information about each report and offers a new ability to filter by theme.
Finally, the LG Inform team have emphasised features in LG Inform that users must sign in to use, such as the report builder. We hope these changes enable users to keep making the most out of all the information and features available through LG Inform. For more information contact: lginform@local.gov.uk.
Data on the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme now available in LG Inform
New to LG Inform is a report presenting latest data on the cumulative number of visas issued and arrivals for the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme. The data is presented as a proportion of the Census 2021 counts of country of birth by local authority for Ukraine and neighbouring or relevant countries.
To view the new report, click here and use the modifiers to tune the report in to a specific area. Additionally, this search shows the data items available in the system associated with topic. Click on the right to open individual items.
To help local planning, the report will be updated weekly using data collated by the Home Office and the Department for Levelling Up, Communities and Local Government (DLUHC). To help contextualise the numbers and gauge local impacts, the LGA has rated the figures and calculated percentages using the most recently available authority population data.
Also available is the Residents born in Ukraine, Russia and Other Eastern European Countries report, using 2021 Census data.
The LGA continues to work with councils and government on further improvements to the data flow between councils and government, alongside clarity on the rematching process, safeguarding and funding.
Metrics added to LG Inform this month include:
Claimant count
The Claimant Count collection in LG Inform and LG Inform Plus, which includes all Universal Credit claimants seeking work, as well as all Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) claimants has been expanded. Users will now be able to query five-year age bands and proportions of residents claiming unemployment benefits, including by gender. The number of people claiming unemployment related benefits, aged 60-64 in England in May 2022 was 92,620. Currently, the age band with the highest proportion of residents claiming unemployment related benefits in England are those aged 30-34 at 5.1 per cent.
Available Geographies: Country – Region – County – London borough – Metropolitan District – Unitary – District – Parliamentary – Ward – MSOA – LSOA
Development control statistics
The DLUHC Development control collection has been expanded in LG Inform to include a greater range of planning application metrics. There were 363,197 non-major development planning applications granted in England for 2021/22, up from 313,902 in 2020/21. Ninety per cent of non-major planning applications with Planning Performance Agreements, Extension of Time or Environmental Impact Assessments were decided in time in England for 2021/22.
Available Geographies: Country – Region – County – London borough – Metropolitan District – Unitary – District
Gross disposable household income
Gross disposable household income per head of population at current basic prices in England in 2019 was £21,978. The authority with the highest amount was Kensington (Ignoring the City of London, £200,903) with £85,376 followed by Westminster with £53,670. The areas with lowest gross disposable income per head of population are Sandwell, £14,454, Leicester, £13,802 and Nottingham, £13,381.
Available Geographies: Country – Region – County – London borough – Metropolitan District – Unitary – District
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Free school meals
The Department for Education (DfE) Free School Meals (FSM) metrics in LG Inform has been expanded. The percentage of all pupils known to be eligible for FSM in England for 2021/22 is 22.5 per cent, up from 20.8 per cent in 2020/21. The percentage of all pupils taking FSM in England for 2021/22 is 17.0 per cent, with the highest take-up in the North East at 21.5 per cent.
Available Geographies: Country – Region – County – London borough – Metropolitan District – Unitary
Part-time commuters and fares: a qualitative study – August 2020, Great Britain
This Department for Transport (DfT) report presents findings from qualitative research which explored part-time commuting patterns and passengers' views on different types of flexible season ticket in Great Britain.
Coronavirus and the impact on UK households and businesses: 2021
This Office for National Statistics (ONS) article provides information on the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on UK households and businesses during 2021. It includes analysis on income, expenditure, dividends, assets, liabilities, and insolvencies.
Go to the research bulletin to find out more.
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